About the role:

You will be responsible for maximising the Heating, Bathroom, and Kitchen sales. This includes helping customers find and select product, providing product knowledge advice and completing all stock related tasks. You will be the first point of contact at our Trade Counter and Showroom, you will interact daily with our customers who are the heart and soul of our business.

This includes helping customers find and select product, providing product knowledge advice and completing all stock related tasks.

Daily you will be responsible for –

•Take clear brief from clients and discuss all aspects of creating, remodelling, or updating the kitchen and/ or bathroom area of their home.

•You will discuss building materials, themes, colours, patterns, and room layout with a client and produce sketches and drawings based on their requirements.

•Consulting with clients via phone and email

•Seeking out value-add solutions for internal and external customers.

•You will build effective relationships with our Trade and Retail customers by offering product support, technical information, and interior design solutions.

•You will be a people person thriving most when supporting our customers, so they get a winning in-store experience.

•You will also play a vital part in direct sales with customers, getting orders pulled and ready for dispatch, and merchandising and maintaining aisles within the showroom.

•Support our Showroom and Trade Support Team When necessary

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, During Business Operating Hours, based in Our Levin Branch.

About you:

•Experience in designing Kitchens, bathroom, laundry, flooring, and wardrobes is advantageous

•Customer Service/ Sales experience, confident and be a clear and accurate communicator

•We are looking for someone with a high standard of personal presentation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•You will need to have excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines and company targets.

•Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Suites, including Excel, other computer programs are desirable – experience in Winflex would be desirable, as would CAD or design background.

Our Benefits:

•Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges

•Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group

•Employment Education Fund

•Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program

•Be part of a diverse and inclusive team

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.

About the company

Fletcher Building makes and distributes building products in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, and also develops housing and delivers infrastructure projects in New Zealand. It operates six divisions—Building Products, Distribution, Concrete, Residential and Development, Construction, and Australia—spanning manufacturing, distribution, and construction. Its products include insulation and cement, and it runs retail channels that supply tradespeople. Its goal is to support communities by providing reliable building materials, delivering housing and major projects, and maintaining efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

FY26 net earnings reached $228 million, reversing FY25's $419 million loss.
Operating cash flow hit $715 million, funding deleveraging and portfolio simplification.
Allan Gray lifted its stake near 20%, showing institutional conviction after the turnaround.

What critics are saying

SkyCity's June 2025 NZICC lawsuit still hangs over Fletcher's legacy liabilities and insurance recoveries.
Fletcher still expects $55 million-$65 million of construction-related provisions, excluding NZICC exposure.
New Zealand and Australia construction demand remains weak, delaying any broad volume recovery until 2027.

What makes Fletcher Building unique

Fletcher Building now focuses on manufacturing and distribution after selling Construction to VINCI in May 2026.
Its FY26 balance sheet improved, with net debt falling to $637 million from $999 million.
Scale across New Zealand building products gives it entrenched customer reach and procurement leverage.

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Benefits

Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Gym Membership
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

Bitget

Apr 6th, 2026

Allan Gray boosts Fletcher Building stake to 20% amid industry downturn and $129M annual loss

Allan Gray has increased its stake in Fletcher Building to nearly 20%, signalling confidence despite significant industry challenges. The investment firm, known for its long-term approach, accumulated shares whilst the stock dropped over 20% from $2.96 to $2.36 between early March and April. Fletcher Building reported a $129 million annual loss whilst maintaining a 5.1% EBIT margin. Management cancelled the interim dividend to prioritise balance sheet strength and sold its Construction division as part of a portfolio simplification strategy. New Zealand and Australia's construction sector faces sustained weak demand, with meaningful recovery not expected until 2027. Fletcher CEO Andrew Reding has emphasised cost control and disciplined capital allocation. Notably, company executives have not purchased shares themselves, contrasting with Allan Gray's aggressive accumulation during the sector downturn.

NZ Herald

Jan 19th, 2026

Fletcher Building sells construction arm to Vinci for $315M

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its construction division to French infrastructure group Vinci Construction for $315.6 million, with the final price potentially reaching $334.1 million depending on contract outcomes. The sale includes Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Major Projects units. An additional $18.5 million in payments could be made based on several key contracts currently under negotiation. Fletcher Building expects to take provisions of $55 million to $65 million for legacy construction claims that remain with the group, excluding potential NZICC litigation. Chief executive Andrew Reding said the sale reflects the company's strategy to refocus on core manufacturing and distribution operations. The deal is subject to various conditions and adjustments.

The Motley Fool Australia

Dec 4th, 2025

Fletcher Building repays US debt, extends facilities to FY28 amid $7.2M restructuring cost

Fletcher Building has prepaid all outstanding US Private Placement notes and secured new debt facilities to simplify its funding structure. The company terminated associated cross-currency swaps on 10 November, incurring $7.2 million in cash costs. The New Zealand-based building materials company established a new two-year $200 million club facility in September and extended its $325 million Syndicated Facility Agreement Tranche C by four years. The moves defer major debt maturity until FY28. Dividend restrictions remain in place until the company meets standard covenant requirements. CEO Andrew Reding said the changes provide greater flexibility and lower ongoing capital costs whilst supporting the company's strategic reset. Fletcher Building shares have risen 18% over the past 12 months, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index's 2% gain.

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